This past weekend I had the opportunity to be a part of the transformational experience that is NCAA Career in Sports Forum. This is a 4-day event that provides 200 student-athletes each year with the opportunity to explore varying careers in sport, chart their career paths, and network with their peers and a host of
Professional and Personal development…let’s talk about it. I do not know about y’all (yes i’m from Texas if you didn’t know and that is a regular word in my vocabulary), but mediocrity and stagnation are not words I like to use and/or want to be aligned with in any sort of reference. That may be
I love pieces that you can dress up or dress down. I also know that even if it is meant to be worn one way or another, I will always wear it exactly how I want to. I don’t subscribe to the trends – I simply wear what I want, and I love to shop
Not quite a year later [in time] but a full NBA cycle later, I can finally breathe and have taken the start of off season to reflect back on my first season – my rookie year. We wrapped up our playoff push at the end of April and the last 3 weeks have been occupied
One thing about me…I’m going to be open and transparent. I believe in sharing the REAL, and that it is okay to vulnerable. I am a proud mama who works in sports, and I pride myself on being able to integrate my two worlds. I did research on this through both my masters and doctoral
The other day at practice, one of the players was being challenged to a series of complicated set ups and after he completed the drill (and exceeded the expectations of his coach, I might add), I overheard him confidently say, “I know how to make shots.” His tone…his matter-of-factness displayed a different level of confidence.
In 36 years I have never had my birthday fall on Easter Sunday. Naturally I feel this next trip around the sun will bring be accompanied by some extra special blessings! I’ve lived through some significant life changes in the last 365 days, and with all change comes life lessons. I’m blessed to be another
It’s only impossible until it’s done. I recently had a conversation and the question “Is it impossible or is it hard?” was posed. How many times do we get overwhelmed and our first instinct is to quit? Or, when we hear an outlandish idea…we completely dismiss it. Why is it that as soon as something
I’m in a rush for nothing, because what is for me, is FOR ME. – Dr. LCJ 🚨This is a reflection post🚨 A bit over a year ago, I walked into my [then] boss’ office for our weekly meeting and as we were ending our time together, I boldly proclaimed that it would be the
Some women walked so that I could run. I am running so that the women who are coming after me can fly. We [women] are doing this TOGETHER. As I reflect on my life, especially as a woman in sport, I find myself always recognizing and referring back to the champions and sponsors of my
